My parents took us there just this last weekend. My understanding is the place is under nest…read moreownership. The owner met us at the door and was extremely pleasant and friendly. The service was so good. The food was absolutely amazing. The best chicken at a bar that I have had in a long time. This wasn't chicken tenders from Costco. These were hand breaded and so juicy. Thank you to the staff and congrats to the new owner. Keep it up. We will definitely be back!!

Last week my guy, and some friends stopped in after a long float, I was going to meet up with them…read morehere, we decided it would have taken too long for me to drive out there to meet up, so I just had them pick up some broasted chicken. I believe that is what the rest of them ordered as well. I have to tell you, I met up with them in Santa Clara, picked my guy up, then drove home to Veneta before eating my meal. It was still unbelievably crispy, and very delicious. This is probably one of the best broasted chicken's I have had in a very long time. May even surpass Manley's IFYKYN about that place. The flavor, and flakiness of the outside, and the tenderness of the meat were just done to perfection . We will have to go back soon. Sorry no pics, I was too hungry, maybe next time. So I have had a chance to go in, and have to say the service is impeccable. The chicken, still crispy, and delicious. Will go back again. If you like broasted chicken, this is the spot to go. They had great 80's classics playing, and I also really like that they had several TV's. I'm sure that is great for game nights.

First of all this cozy little spot is packed with a lot of FUN! We enjoyed our time in the Peacock…read moreLounge area! Rhys was amazing and took such good care of us, even taking our music requests! The drinks were top notch and when you go you must try the bubble shot!

Solid cocktail bar in downtown that is open late. So we went here after dinner for a "dessert"…read morecocktail. The place was pretty empty but that is expected on a weekday. Beautiful decor inside and very nice service. Good choices of cocktails and light finger-foods. I ordered the Bean there, Done that : espresso martini, with vodka. I got the upgrade of Grey Goose vodka that brought the cocktail to a whopping $18. But it was delicious, and very pretty! My husband had his birthday and he ordered the Smoke and Mirrors cocktail which he really enjoyed. But the upgrade to Blanton #27 added a whopping $27 to this already expense $15 cocktail. Yes, it was nice, but no, it was not worth the $42 cocktail of about 4 sips.....For a special occasional like a milestone birthday I don't mind paying this, but that is too crazy to be worth it for just a regular "drink time".

The story of how we ended up here is hilarious. My fiancé told me he wanted to knock on the…read morejanitor's closet to say hi to the janitor because he knows him. So we stood outside this random door for about a minute while he knocked again, and I finally said, "Babe, can we just come back tomorrow and say hi to the janitor then?" I had absolutely zero idea it was a speakeasy. When they opened the door I was shocked! This speakeasy is such a fun find in Eugene. It is super moody and dark inside in the best way, and the atmosphere feels very hidden and intentional. We tried a bunch of the small plates and every single one was delicious. I loved my cocktail, and I believe I ordered the Bee's Knees. It was so good. Overall, this place is a great experience. I would totally come back the next time I am in Eugene.

We celebrated my husband's birthday with a quick staycation trip from Portland to Eugene. We…read moredecided to slip into 86 Speakeasy in The Gordon Hotel before dinner. The hotel is adorable, even featuring a little art center. The speakeasy entrance is a unique experience - you walk down a hallway to a "Janitor" door, flip a switch to announce yourself, and then provide the password you received via text before your reservation tieme. While the ambiance wasn't quite what I expected (it could have been cozier), the service was top-notch and the drinks were fantastic. My Aviation and my husband's Old Fashioned was really good.

Excellent burger, and cocktail. Lovely vibe in the restaurant, and very helpful staff. The…read morebathrooms are clean and beautiful. And the restaurant has a lil funkiness to its decor to keep your interest. The burger was perfectly cooked, the accoutrements were fresh and ripe, and the bun was able to handle the juiciness of the burger. The cocktail was fresh prepared and well balanced.

We went to the bar section and it was a great place to relax and have a drink before a night out.read more

I loved this place. We met up with some friends here and had the place almost to ourselves. The…read morebartender was great and attentive. The lighting is pretty dark. The drinks were so good there was not one drink we got that we did not love. Lots of cute decor. Tons of seating. The pool table was free to use which was nice. There is a lot of street parking and parking lot in the front on the bar. Would come back for sure.Great service!

"Insubstantial" is the best word to summarize this bar. Monkey's Paw feels like a temporary pop-up…read morestore: there's plenty of seating, but it feels impermanent as if they hadn't fully moved in. The decor feels arbitrary and hasn't grown in the 3 years between my visits. The bartop is tiny despite plenty of wide open space in the venue, adding to that empty feeling. But it's the only tiki bar for miles and it has a unique tiki + horror theme that I appreciate: emphasizing creepy mugs, playing vintage Godzilla on the TV, and a collection of drinks named after monsters. They also have custom mugs for sale, which is always awesome to see. My partner enjoyed her Chinese Mai Tai, but my Bride of Frankenstein tasted like light cream. The service was good. They were professional and personable and bantered well with everyone around the bar. There seemed to be plenty of regulars making the rounds in the early afternoon. So if you're in Eugene and want a tiki drink, this is the place to go.

Super good energy and fresh juice in my cocktail. It's a bit hard to find but worth the search.read more

Male bartender was very aggressive with my friend when she was trying to politely address another…read morecustomer about switching tables to fit our party (the other table was okay with it)

Rainy Day, Great Bar Seat, and One Memorable Meal…read more It was a cold, rainy Oregon afternoon when I stumbled into Castor, and I'm glad I did. There happened to be one open seat at the bar, which is my favorite place to dine when traveling. Sitting at the bar lets you talk story with the bartender, learn the menu, and watch the cocktails come together. If you're eating alone, I highly recommend grabbing a seat here. The bartender was friendly, easy to talk with, and clearly knew both the menu and the craft behind the bar. One thing that stood out right away was their use of fresh local ingredients, which really shows up in the flavor of the dishes and drinks. I started with the Golden Manhattan, made with a pecan-infused bourbon that was fantastic. It had a rich, slightly nutty flavor with warm vanilla notes and just the right touch of sweetness. Smooth, balanced, and a great way to kick off the meal. Alongside that I ordered the chorizo clam chowder, which brought a creamy base with just the right amount of spice from the chorizo. Comfort food with a little personality. For dinner I switched gears and ordered the Creole Sour. This one really stood out. Bright citrus up front, a smooth bourbon backbone, and a subtle spice note that tied perfectly into the Creole theme. It had that classic sour balance, tart, slightly sweet, and refreshing without overpowering the drink. Dinner was the gumbo with hot bread and butter, and it delivered. Deep flavor, a nice slow warmth from the spice, and hearty enough to make the rainy Oregon weather feel like part of the experience. To finish things off I kept it simple with a neat pour of Ben Holladay, which made for the perfect nightcap. The staff were welcoming and relaxed, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. This is the kind of place that works whether you're dining solo, meeting friends, out with someone special, or grabbing dinner with a group. The price point landed right where it should be for the quality of food, cocktails, and service. If you're in Corvallis and can grab a seat at the bar at Castor, take it. Order a cocktail, settle in, and enjoy the ride. It turned a rainy afternoon into one heck of a meal.

We've had good meals here in the past but this evening it was quite underwhelming for a not…read moreinexpensive meal. The chicken dish was overdone and dry. The shrimp and grits was bland and not very appealing. The frites were what seemed like a lot of small pieces and bits you'd find in the bottom leftovers of a big bag of pre-cut frozen French fries and, frankly, were overcooked. The French onion soup tasted almost burned, not rich and deeply flavored as would be expected of such an item. There was nothing about the meal that screamed or even whispered "fine dining" except for the price. We won't be back.

Very classy place - the kind of drinks you can get anywhere else made by bartenders that aren't…read morejust poor college kids. Very cool décor and friendly staff. They don't serve food, but they didn't have a problem with us bringing food in

Pleasant experience but waited over 45 minutes for a single,…read moresmall pizza. Bartender was super nice and knew how to make a Gin Gimlet. She even asked me of I wanted it sweet or less sweet. Gin Gimlet was well made and I think it was fresh lime juice. I tasted the Bee's Tea, available on special during Happy Hour, and it was nicely done. One bartender taking care of 15 people. Hm.

The Conservatory Speakeasy is a cool and comfortable place. People are hanging out there, drinking…read morebeer with friends, smiling and having a good time. It lives up to the speakeasy name because I had a hell of a time getting in. I cased the building two or three times before a staff guy pointed me to the door in the back off a tiny alley. I watched a woman start on an amazing looking hamburger with some tasty looking fries. Then her Brussels sprouts came topped with bacon and big shards of parmesan. This looked really good. My friend was performing good old tunes. They were amplified, but the acoustics are good so it wasn't too loud. I had a happy time. I'll be back.

Great location and atmosphere! Their cocktail menu is fun and unique, and they have a good…read moreselection of options behind the bar. We didn't get much food, just fries, but they were very tasty! Nice and helpful staff too, we will be back for sure.

This place rips, cold blended cocktails and frose. Make your own seltzers, great cocktail and beer…read moreselection. If you can't have fun here you probably suck.

Stopped by this cool funky bar over the weekend. Great libation list! There is a noodle truck in…read morethe back where you can order food and a Japanese restaurant next store which serves good dishes! Good vibe!!